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Joliet Data Center Project

Sector: Power Transmission • Location: Joliet, Illinois, United States

Source: Shaw Local

Project
Planned

A proposed 795-acre data center project to be built on farmland south of Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. The project is developed by Hillwood and PowerHouse Data Centers and promises over 7,000 construction jobs, 700 permanent jobs, and $310 million in property taxes over 30 years. The project has faced opposition due to concerns about public health, environmental impact, and increased utility cos

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Shaw Local

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The project “Joliet Data Center Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Transmission sector, located in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Shaw Local.

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2026-07-22

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A proposed 795-acre data center project to be built on farmland south of Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. The project is developed by Hillwood and PowerHouse Data Centers and promises over 7,000 construction jobs, 700 permanent jobs, and $310 million in property taxes over 30 years. The project has faced opposition due to concerns about public health, environmental impact, and increased utility costs.

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Technology

Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

Illinois

City

Joliet

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Shaw Local

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Sector

Power Transmission, Power Generation (CCGT), Data Center

Article published date

2026-03-18

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